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# Linux Kernel Engineer

- **Company:** Platform Recruitment
- **Location:** Cambridge, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £85,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Linux Kernel, Performance Tuning
- **Published:** June 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.tiptopjob.com/search/jobs/133073936_-linux-kernel-engineer-cambridge-cambridgeshire-east-anglia-uk-united-kingdom-_job.asp

## About the Role

4+ years' commercial development experience Excellent kernel-level experience Excellent C++ skills Willing to work on site You love solving hard-core engineering problems surrounded by intelligent people who love what they do

## Description

Title : Linux Kernel Engineer

Company : Telecoms

Location : Cambridge (on site)

Pay : Up to 85,000 + excellent benefits

Company :

One of the most advanced and (genuinely) passionate telecoms teams, developing infrastructure literally keeping millions of the British public safe, are looking for a Senior Software Engineer with expertise in Linux Kernel development to join the team.

This role is live due to general growth; demand is exceptionally high for their best-in-class products and R&D is constant, so their base platform needs constant innovation.

Role :

You will be a significant senior hire, with significant engineering responsibility including for the trialing of new open-source technologies, as well as the prototyping of novel systems. Much of your work will focus on performance optimisation; strong C++ skills are critical for your success in this position .

About you:

4+ years' commercial development experience Excellent kernel-level experience Excellent C++ skills Willing to work on site You love solving hard-core engineering problems surrounded by intelligent people who love what they do

Full details are available. Please don't hesitate to get in touch.


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